Dubai: Lockheed Martin announced that Robert S. Harward will lead the company’s growing Middle East business as chief executive for Lockheed Martin in the Middle East.

In this new role, Harward will be responsible for the company’s strategy, operations and growth in the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, Pakistan, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Harward previously served as the company’s chief executive for the UAE. Prior to joining Lockheed Martin in 2014, he was a vice-admiral (SEAL) in the US Navy.